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Authentic closes as individual favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
An eye-catching victory in Saturday’s San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita stamped Authentic as the new favorite for the 2020 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 9, 2020
We look back at a big Tampa Bay Derby day card at Tampa Bay Downs including King Gulliermo's upset victory. We also look back at Big Cap day at Santa Anita. ...
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Exotic Elements In Play; $22 Win Tops Tepid Weekend
Thursday, March 5 Power Plays (PoP) at Saratoga presented particular outsiders to be considered for the average player’s Pick-4 combo ticket, as well as for single-race exotics. We supplied a single winner, More More More ($3.80, $2.50, $2.10), w ...
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Mischevious Alex has Zacneys dreaming Derby again
Those 2019 dreams were thwarted by injury, and Maximus Mischief was retired after his fourth start, the Holy Bull. Learn more about Mischevious Alex!
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Handicapping Kentucky Derby, Oaks qualifiers at Aqueduct
Saturday’s 11-horse Gotham (G3), a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier that awards points on a 50-20-10-5 scale to the top four finishers, has attracted an abundance of early speed.
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California's top Derby hopefuls take center stage in San Felipe
California-based 3-year-olds have won five of the last eight editions of the Kentucky Derby (G1), so you’re advised to pay close attention when some of the Golden State’s best sophomores face off in Saturday’s $400,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita.
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Hanson: Stakes Spot Plays for Mar. 7
If you like stakes, you're going to love the wagering menu available coast-to-coast on Saturday. While the trio of Kentucky Derby preps and the historic "Big 'Cap" take center stage, there are quite a few other opportunities available.
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'Jean' the Key in Gulfstream Late Pick 4
A pair of stakes races on the turf help comprise the late Pick-4 sequence at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. While the stakes races appear logical to me, I do expect to receive value in the pair of allowance races on the slate.
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Storm the Court takes next step on Derby trail in San Felipe
You could almost feel the Storm the Court bandwagon get lighter as the horses crossed the wire in the San Vicente (G2) Feb. 9 at Santa Anita Park.
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Santa Anita Stakes Plays for March 7
Four excellent graded stakes races will be hosted by Santa Anita on Saturday. The fields for each event are stacked with talented horses, and each race will be both thrilling and competitive.
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Shapiro's picks for three Derby qualifiers
A big Saturday on the Road to the Kentucky Derby is upon us with three 50-point races up for grabs: the Tampa Bay Derby, Gotham, and San Felipe.
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Aqueduct Stakes Plays for March 7
The Gotham caps a big day of action at Aqueduct on Saturday. Four stakes races are on the card and there is value to be found in each of the events.
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Tampa Bay Downs Stakes Plays for March 7
The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby is the centerpiece of a big card at Tampa Bay Downs. A total of five stakes races are on the slate.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Analysis
Wagering on Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will commence on Friday and run through Sunday. Here are a handful of value horses of interest.
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Ete Indien comes out of the shadows
Ete Indien was hidden in the shadows through the winter. Now he's under the spotlight.
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Betting a double in the Honeybee Stakes
Motu is the filly to beat in Saturday’s Honeybee (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 6, 2020
It's a big weekend coming up and we look at the cards from Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, and Aqueduct. The Jury joins us to talk about which jobs in the industry they'd love to try. ...
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5 storylines to follow in the Tampa Bay Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues Saturday, with the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), a 1 1/16-mile event that has produced a pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners since 2007.
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How to bet the Gotham Stakes
Handicapping Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct boils down to one key question—is Mischevious Alex the real deal?
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Tipsheet: San Felipe Stakes
The $400,000 San Felipe (G2) will be run Saturday at Santa Anita. The 1 1/16-mile race awards 50-20-10-5 points towards the Kentucky Derby.
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Tipsheet: Tampa Bay Derby
The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) will be run Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. The 1 1/16-mile race awards 50-20-10-5 points towards the Kentucky Derby.
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Tipsheet: Gotham Stakes
The $300,000 Gotham (G3) will be run Saturday at Aqueduct. The one-turn mile race awards 50-20-10-5 points to the Kentucky Dearby.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Chares
From a yearling nobody wanted to a stakes winner with a world of potential, Chares has come a long way in a short amount of time.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 5, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome in Brian DiDonato from the Thoroughbred Daily News to join us for a 'State of the Derby Trail' discussion as we get his opinions on the horses along the trail. ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Chares
Chares may have scored an impressive front-running victory in the 1-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition S. at Kempton Park, earning 20 qualification points on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby. But from a pedigree perspective the Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained colt seems an unlikely candidate to wear the roses on the first Saturday in May.
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Fabulous Features, Exotics On Tap In Search Of Fortunes
As we march, so to speak, into the stakes season (horses are prepping for the Yonkers parade of pacers in mid-month) harness prospects line up for profits and we are there at every folding of the gate. Respect our off-the-beaten-track opinions that m ...
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Kentucky Oaks Future Wager opens with Venetian Harbor listed at 8-1
Venetian Harbor romped by 9 1/4 lengths when making her stakes debut in the Feb. 8 Las Virgenes (G2) at Santa Anita, and the exciting 3-year-old filly is the 8-1 morning line favorite among 23 individual betting interests in this weekend’s Kentucky ...
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Tiz the Law listed at 8-1 in Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager has been announced, with recent Holy Bull winner Tiz the Law listed at 8-1 on Churchill Downs oddsmaker.
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Byroad to the Kentucky Derby: The Presidents
The sport of kings is also the pastime of presidents. Richard Nixon was the only acting attendee, eight other presidents also witnessed the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2020
We catch up on the news of the day from around the racing world and then welcome in Rick Hammerle from Oaklawn Park to talk about the upcoming Rebel Stakes, his first season at Oaklawn, purse increases, and more! ...
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: The winds of change
Saturday, March 7 is going to be a busy day on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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How to bet the Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition Stakes
Kentucky Derby prep races aren’t typically held on Wednesdays, but there will be an exception this week when Kempton Park in England hosts the Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition S.
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Under-the-radar Triple Crown nominees: Sharecropper and Sonneman
Highlighting two Triple Crown nominees who have slipped under the radar. Sharecropper and Sonneman are worth watching down the road.
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Hot trainer spotlight: Michael McCarthy
A rising star in the trainer ranks, Michael McCarthy is
enjoying a fine 2020 season. The Southern California-based conditioner has won
12-of-37 starts (31% win rate) this year.
RELATED: Brisnet Trainer Stats
Two wins have come at Golden ...
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 1
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 6
Here is our weekly look at under-the-radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 3, 2020
We discuss the news of the day and welcome in jockey Kendrick Carmouche to talk about his career in the saddle, riding in New York, leaving Louisiana, and much more! ...
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Ete Indien
The transformation of Ete Indien from a modest grass runner into a full-fledged dirt star was made complete when the improving colt landed a blowout victory in the Fountain of Youth (G2).
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4 takeaways from the Fountain of Youth
Saturday’s Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park produced a surprising mix of results. Here are four key takeaways from the 1 1/16-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race:
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Crossfirehurricane
Crossfirehurricane certainly has the talent to compete in the 2020 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. But does he have the pedigree to excel on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Mar. 1, 2020
Tonalist’s Shape made advances after the Devona Dale with some shake up potential this weekend. Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Mar. 1, 2020
Ete Indien make an impressive win and an injury drops a contender. Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with the weekly roundup.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: An early double at Happy Valley
Rise and shine! You’ll have to be an early bird to play the Wednesday card at Happy Valley in Hong Kong, which gets underway at 6:15 a.m. ET.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Three winners impress at Gulfstream Park
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby: Three horses broke their maiden this weekend at Gulfstream.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 2, 2020
We look back at the Fountain of Youth card at Gulfstream Park including Ete Indien's big win in the feature. We also look back at the Inaugural Saudi Cup. ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Ete Indien
With his rousing 81/2-length victory in the Fountain of Youth (G2), Ete Indien has emerged as a major player on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Crossfirehurricane
Crossfirehurricane hails from a classy family, but his breeding is geared strongly toward turf racing. His sire, Kitten’s Joy, was North America’s champion grass male of 2004, and the progeny of Kitten’s Joy have almost exclusively excelled on turf. ...
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Public Picks Rifle-Sharp; $24 Cal-Expo Win Tops Week
Thursday, Feb. 27 Wallyworld VII at Pompano resulted in some scattered success for Wally and the Never-Wallys. He wound up with a mount in Race 1 (he lost to a favorite) though he was not listed when we posted. We picked up at Race 2, where Wally ...
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Fountain of Youth anchors all-stakes Pick 5 play at Gulfstream Park
One of the top ranked contenders for the Kentucky Derby , Dennis’ Moment returns in Saturday’s $400,000
Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park. The 1 1/16-mile race sets up as
a good prep with plenty of speed in the 12-horse field, which shou ...
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O'Brien trainees Crossfirehurricane, Choice of Mine run 1-2 in Patton Stakes
Up-and-coming trainer Joseph O’Brien enjoyed a productive day on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby, saddling the top two finishers in the Patton S. on Friday evening at Dundalk.
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Spring Fever at Oaklawn sets up for What a Fox
Plenty of speed is signed on for Saturday’s $125,000 Spring Fever S. at Oaklawn Park.
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Price horses to consider on Saudi Cup Day
The first ever Saudi Cup Day already has a quality in common with other major international events – fields deep enough to find classy contenders at a price. Whether you’re taking stabs against certain favorites or just seeking to add value to the ...
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Fountain of Youth Day Spot Plays
The action will come fast at Gulfstream Park as they host a 14-race card for Fountain of Youth Day. Here are several horses of interest on the program.
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Singling 'Blue' In Late Gulfstream Pick 3
Gulfstream will host a star-studded 14-race card on Saturday. The Fountain of Youth caps the day off, and I am focusing on the late Pick 3 as a value wager.
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Searching for Value in Fair Grounds Early Pick 4
An inviting early sequence at Fair Grounds on Saturday has me leaning towards taking aim at the early Pick 4. I believe that beating one of the expected short-priced favorites will spike the return on the ticket, while knocking both off could yield a very healthy payout.
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Gulfstream Park Graded Stakes Plays for Feb. 29
I will highlight a horse of interest among the massive 14-race card Saturday, led by the $400,000 Fountain of Youth, hosted by Gulfstream Park.
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Fair Grounds Stakes Plays for Feb. 29
A pair of stakes races on the turf highlights the Saturday card at Fair Grounds. Hieronymus will aim to make it two straight stakes wins on the course.
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How to Bet the Pasadena Stakes
A field of nine 3-year-olds will contest the grassy $100,000 Pasadena S. at Santa Anita on Saturday. The pace of the Pasadena could be a lively one.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Fountain of Youth is can't-miss TV
A handful of acclaimed Kentucky Derby contenders will square off in Saturday’s Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Battle of Liege leads the charge in Patton Stakes
The stakes will be high when the European Road to the Kentucky Derby resumes Friday, with the Patton S. at Dundalk
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 28, 2020
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to the 14 race Fountain of Youth card at Gulfstream Park. The Jury joins us to talk about their betting superstitions. ...
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Talent, drive put rising star Flavien Prat in position for more
Jockey Flavien Prat's Derby prospects for 2020 are solid, even if this week's mount in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park aboard Dennis' Moment might be temporary.
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Tipsheet: Saudi Cup
The inaugural running of the $20 million Saudi Cup will be run Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 1 1/8-mile race is for older horses with a long run down the backstretch to a wide, left-hand turn.
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Coming home: Cafe Pharoah and "North"
Derby Remix is a weekly series that crosses the lines of culture and Kentucky Derby contenders.
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How to Bet the Fountain of Youth
After a slow week on the Road to the Kentucky Derby things pick back up on Saturday in Florida with a fifty-point to the winner event at Gulfstream Park.
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Tipsheet: Fountain of Youth Stakes
The $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) will be run Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The 1 1/16-mile race is part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 27, 2020
It's horseplayer Thursday and we're happy to welcome in Gus Alonso from Brisnet to talk about his spotlight plays, his time as a handicapper, and also a look forward to the Fountain of Youth Stakes coming up this weekend. ...
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More Pompano Price Prospecting; Fine Features For Outsiders
Late February with the extra day added to balance the calendar, bringing an extra day and night of harness prospects for chills and thrills—but mostly for profits. Do your own handicapping and respect our off-the-beaten-track opinions to spike your t ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2020
We're excited to welcome in the radio play by play announcer of the Portland Trailblazers Travis Demers, as he talks about his broadcasting career that led him from high school football to horse racing and eventually to the NBA. ...
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Hot trainer spotlight: Carlos H. Silva
Since Jan. 24, Carlos H. Silva has won 5-of-11 starts (45%
strike rate). He’s 6-for-17 (35%) in 2020, winning three straight races at
Tampa Bay Downs in late January, and the public has been slow to note the
barn’s recent success.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2020
Jason opens the show talking about the passing of A.P. Indy as well as the retirement announcement of Covfefe. Then trainer Wayne Catalano joins us to talk about some of the horses in his barn, his time in Chicago, training top fillies, and more! W ...
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: Feb. 24
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 5
A weekly look at under-the-radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Cafe Pharoah
With his abundant speed and powerful finishing kick, Cafe Pharoah might be the brightest Kentucky Derby prospect to ever emerge from Japan.
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Spot Plays for Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds
If you're not able to make it to the French Quarter, then arguably the next best thing about Mardi Gras is the annual Fair Grounds special program.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Feb. 24, 2020
The action shifted to Japan last week with the running of the Hyacinth Stakes. Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with the weekly roundup.
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Feb. 24, 2020
Down On Da Bayou makes an entrance and Frank's Rockette wins by seven lengths. Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks with the weekly roundup.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: An amazing ascent for Amazing Star
Wednesday mornings aren’t typically when racing fans expect to watch a superstar racehorse in action, but there are exceptions to every rule.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Liam’s Map sires a pair of winners
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This week's focus is Jerry the Nipper and Kiss Today Goodbye.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Cafe Pharoah
Some horses are capable of defying their pedigrees, excelling under conditions they aren’t necessarily bred to relish. The latest example is Cafe Pharoah.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 24, 2020
We look back at the weekend of racing including several Maiden Special Weight events from around the country that could have Derby and Oaks ramifications. We also discuss the Buena Vista from Santa Anita, the Haynesfield from Aqueduct, and more! ...
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Meadows Power Plays Make Noise; Place, Show Best On Board
Thursday, Feb. 20 Wallyworld VI at—where else—Pompano again opened this week’s action, but with seven races. The card only offered eight and we were competing in seven. Wally was missing from Race 2, and popped up in Race 1 (information not avail ...
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Handicapping the Hyacinth on the Japan Road to Kentucky Derby
Saturday night’s Hyacinth S. at Tokyo (post time 12:25 a.m. ET) features six Triple Crown nominees seeking points on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, but one looks like a budding star.
#3 Cafe Pharoah , a
son of American Pharoah and Grad ...
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Discover five ways to determine a vulnerable favorite
My tips for finding a vulnerable favorite is not a ‘fail safe’ strategy, either, they are merely factors that aid me in my elimination process.
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Sunland Park stakes plays for February 23
A total of four stakes races will headline a big card at Sunland Park on Sunday. The headliner is the $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby Stakes.
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Pick 5 play at Gulfstream Saturday
A pair of sprint stakes highlight the Late Pick 5 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, and an entry-level allowance for 3-year-olds kicks it off. Here are my thoughts on the sequence:
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A Pick 4 play at Oaklawn Park on Saturday
Oaklawn Park features a solid late Pick 4 on Saturday, which features a pair of entry-level allowances, a maiden special weight for 3-year-old fillies, and the $125,000 Downthedustyroad Breeders' S. for Arkansas-bred distaffers.
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Sons of American Pharoah step up in Hyacinth at Tokyo
The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby will take a major turn when Tokyo Racecourse hosts the Hyacinth on Sunday.
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What to know for 2020 Saudi Cup Day
The world’s richest horse race, the $20 million Saudi Cup, will be held for the first time on Sat., Feb. 29 in Riyadh, bet the race here.
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Turfway Park play of the day: Yellen finds an easier spot
A filly with promising form lines against Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders will aim to reach the winner’s circle Saturday night at Turfway Park.
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Fair Grounds play of the day: Shaq Jack can lead them home
The Saturday opener at Fair Grounds (post time 1:30 p.m. ET) came up with a small field, but from a handicapping perspective, the race is surprisingly intriguing.
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Turfway Park Pick 3 play for February 22
A pair of maiden events are the bookends of a Pick-3 sequence that I will take aim at on the Saturday card at Turfway Park.
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A single to commence the Late Pick 4 at Fair Grounds
An intriguing four-race sequence will conclude the nine-race card at Fair Grounds on Saturday. We're very interested in a contender in the opening leg.
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Mucciolo’s Gulfstream stakes picks for February 22
A pair of stakes events will headline a fine 12-race card at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Read our analysis and wagering suggestions for both races.
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History repeating with Mr. Monomoy and Modernist
Whether it ties into pedigree or connections, sometimes the next big thing in horse racing sounds familiar—a jazzy riff, a sultry timbre, a little bit of history repeating.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 21, 2020
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to some Saturday action from Aqueduct, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita Park. We also welcome the Jury in to talk about which recent losers on the Derby and Oaks trail that they are not giving up on. ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 20, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're joined by Paul Cush to talk horseplaying, his hot start in the tournament world, and we look into the $203,000 Thursday Gulfstream Park Late Pick 5 sequence. ...
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$203,727 Pick 5 carryover awaits Gulfstream Park bettors
The popular Rainbow Pick 6 at Gulfstream Park made headlines when one lucky bettor cashed the winning sequence for a life-changing $1,208,573.86 payoff.
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